Spiced Rice

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This rice is colorful and tasty and a little more special than an everyday side dish. It goes well with lamb, ham or pork.

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Steps

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Cook rice with peeled ginger , in boiling salted water until done , about 25 minutes.

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While rice is cooking , soak the raisins , currants and chopped apricots in hot water to cover , then drain when plump.

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When rice is ready , remove ginger and place rice in a warm serving casserole.

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To the rice in the casserole , add pepper , nutmeg , shallots , lemon juice , coriander , and olive oil.

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Gently fold in the plumped raisins , currants and apricots.

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Keep warm until ready to serve.

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Just before serving , sprinkle with pine nuts.

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Ingredients

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uncooked rice, salt water, fresh ginger, seedless raisin, currants, dried apricots, pepper, nutmeg, shallots, lemon juice, coriander, olive oil, pine nuts